Deck 14: A: Political Transformations Empires and Encounters 1450-1750
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Deck 14: A: Political Transformations Empires and Encounters 1450-1750
1
Which of the following is a description of how the Inca Empire treated conquered peoples?
A) "All the prisoners and captives of war ...were sacrificed...."
B) "[T]hey [the conquered peoples] were part of the ruling boards and juntas."
C) "[T]hey [the conquered peoples] were considered among the magnates of the land...."
D) "[The Incas] never divested the natural chieftains of their power."
A) "All the prisoners and captives of war ...were sacrificed...."
B) "[T]hey [the conquered peoples] were part of the ruling boards and juntas."
C) "[T]hey [the conquered peoples] were considered among the magnates of the land...."
D) "[The Incas] never divested the natural chieftains of their power."
"[The Incas] never divested the natural chieftains of their power."
2
Which of the following reflects how Louis XIV saw his role as king,as expressed in his memoirs?
A) "Ill should I discharge the duties of my exalted station,were I to withhold my compassion and indulgence from any of those entrusted to my charge."
B) "On tours I learned about the common people's grievances by talking with them,or by accepting their petitions."
C) "...I would doubtless be capable of governing other empires,just as the sun was capable of lighting up other worlds if they were exposed to its rays."
D) "Giving life to people and killing people-those are the powers that the emperor has...."
A) "Ill should I discharge the duties of my exalted station,were I to withhold my compassion and indulgence from any of those entrusted to my charge."
B) "On tours I learned about the common people's grievances by talking with them,or by accepting their petitions."
C) "...I would doubtless be capable of governing other empires,just as the sun was capable of lighting up other worlds if they were exposed to its rays."
D) "Giving life to people and killing people-those are the powers that the emperor has...."
"...I would doubtless be capable of governing other empires,just as the sun was capable of lighting up other worlds if they were exposed to its rays."
3
Which ruler emphasized the use of spectacle and public display to convey the impression of the exalted role of the monarch?
A) Akbar
B) Jahangir
C) Suleiman I
D) Louis XIV
A) Akbar
B) Jahangir
C) Suleiman I
D) Louis XIV
Louis XIV
4
In the Mughal emperor Jahangir's memoirs,he quotes his father Akbar telling him "that the class of whom we are speaking ...are usefully engaged,either in the pursuits of science or the arts,or of improvements for the benefit of mankind,and have in numerous instances arrived at the highest distinctions in the state...." Which class of people is being discussed?
A) Untouchables
B) Buddhists
C) Muslims
D) Hindus
A) Untouchables
B) Buddhists
C) Muslims
D) Hindus
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5
Which of the following is a description of the Ottoman Empire found in a letter written by the diplomat for the Austrian Empire,Busbecq?
A) "[H]onors,high posts,and judgeships are the rewards of great ability and good service."
B) "[T]he prestige of birth is the sole key to advancement in the public service...."
C) "[T]here is no regard for discipline,license runs riot,the men indulge in drunkenness and debauchery...."
D) "[S]oldiers on a campaign refuse to put up with their ordinary food,and call for ...dainty dishes!"
A) "[H]onors,high posts,and judgeships are the rewards of great ability and good service."
B) "[T]he prestige of birth is the sole key to advancement in the public service...."
C) "[T]here is no regard for discipline,license runs riot,the men indulge in drunkenness and debauchery...."
D) "[S]oldiers on a campaign refuse to put up with their ordinary food,and call for ...dainty dishes!"
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